Dentist - Kitengela at Penda Health

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans patients actually understand.
• Perform a range of clinical dental procedures to restore and maintain oral health.
• Provide Patient-Centred education on preventive care and oral hygiene.
• Work alongside COHOs and the broader clinical team — your expertise lifts the whole unit, not just your chair.
• Mentor and support junior dental staff, including our Community Oral Health Officers.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Contribute to community outreach initiatives that bring dental care to people who've never had access to it.

YOU'RE A GREAT FIT IF...

• You hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from a recognised institution.
• You are registered and hold a valid practising licence with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• You have at least 1 year of clinical experience in a dental practice.
• You communicate clearly and put patients at ease — including the nervous ones.
• You enjoy mentoring and naturally lift the people around you.
• You take patient safety and ethical practice personally.
• You want meaningful clinical work that fits around your other commitments.